Western Shows Provide Choice

SAN FRANCISCO INTL. GIFT FAIR (SFIGF)

PreFair, July 25–27 at Giftcenter and Jewelrymart

July 28–August 1

Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard St.

Concourse Exhibition Hall

635 8th St.

San Francisco 94103

(800) 346-1212

www.sfigf.com

Giftcenter and Jewelrymart

888 Brannan St.

San Francisco 94103

(415) 861-7733

www.gcjm.com

Show Producer: George Little Management, Western Exhibitors LLC, San Francisco GiftCenter & JewelryMart

Show Hours: Moscone South Hall: July 28–31, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Cash & Carry, FoodFocus, The Jewelry Vault, PetStyle and Vintage Collection close at 6 p.m., July 31. All other divisions: August 1, 9 a.m.–noon. Moscone North Hall, July 28–30, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., July 31, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. Giftcenter and Jewelrymart, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339 or (805) 496-1251, www.gtameetings.com

Pre-registration is recommended, call (415) 346-6666. Unless otherwise noted, seminars are in Moscone Center South 252–256 and cost $15 in advance or $20 on site.

Friday, July 27

• Increase Profitability With In Depth Store Focus: Six Ways to Evaluate Your Store's Physical and Business Practices. With retail tour. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. $79; $59 additional from same store.

Saturday, July 28

• Stand Out! Five Ways to Position And Grow Your Store With Powerful Brand Identity. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Larry Mersereau.

• Harnessing the Power of Signage: Seven Ways to Inform, Sell, Educate, Entertain And Work Your Customers' Emotions With Signs. 1:30 –3 p.m. Speaker: Rick Segel.

Sunday, July 29

• Color, Material And Fixture Trends: Five Cost Effective Ways to Revitalize Your Store. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Linda Cahan.

• The Art of Retailing: Five Proven Merchandising and Visual Display Ideas That Work. 1:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Lisa Duncan.

Monday, July 30

• Mining For Gold in Your Web Traffic Reports. 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Philippa Gamse.

• Think Big for Your Small Business in the Fourth Quarter and Beyond! 1:30–3 p.m. Speaker: Lynn Switankowski.

Tuesday, July 31: Sponsored by eBay

Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin. Free

• EBay And Beyond: Marketing Your Store On The Web. 8:30–9:30 a.m.

• Keeping Shop On eBay. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LOOK FOR: Hands-on workshops in the Demonstration Theater on the show floor. Consultations with the Experts: Please call (415) 447-3237 or email Stacey@weshows.com for reservations. $95/50-minute session.

SAN FRANCISCO HOME FURNISHINGS MARKET

July 27–30

1355 Market St.

San Francisco 94103

(415) 558-9589

www.sfmart.com

Show Producer: San Francisco Mart

Show Hours: Opens at 8 a.m.

Travel Arrangements: R/A Performance Group, (800) 472-4172

AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW

August 10–12

Herbst and Festival Pavilions

Fort Mason Center

San Francisco 94123

(800) 836-3470

www.craftcouncil.org

OASIS GIFT SHOW

July 26–28

University of Phoenix Stadium

Glendale, AZ

(800) 424-9519

www.oasis.org

Show Producer: The Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest Inc. (OASIS)

Show Hours: July 26–27, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. July 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: recommended hotels listed at www.oasis.org

LAS VEGAS MARKET

July 30–August 3

July 31–August 3, temps at Sands

World Market Center

495 S. Grand Central Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV. 89106

www.lasvegasmarket.com

Show Producer: World Market Center

Show Hours: July 30–August 2, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; August 3, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: For airline discount information and other arrangements refer to the market website, www.lasvegasmarket.com

Events: A full program of events and seminars are planned. Visit www.lasvegasmarket.com for full details.

ASD/AMD VARIETY MERCHANDISE SHOW

ASD/AMD LAS VEGAS GIFT EXPO

ASD/AMD JEWELRY SHOW

Las Vegas Convention Ctr. and Sands Expo Center

Mirage Expo Center

August 12–16

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(800) 421-4511 or (310) 396-6006

www.merchandisegroup.com

Show Producer: VNU Expositions, ASD/AMD Merchandise Group

Show Hours: Variety Merchandise Show: August 12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. August 13–15, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. August 16, 8:30 a.m.–noon. Mirage Jewelry Show and Las Vegas Gift Expo: August 12, 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. August 13–15, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. August 16, 8:30 a.m.–noon.

LAS VEGAS SOUVENIR & RESORT GIFT SHOW

September 27–20

Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Road

Las Vegas, NV 89109

(678) 285-3976

www.urban-expo.com

Show Producer: Urban Expositions

Show Hours: September 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. September 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Connections at (800) 262-9974 or visit www.giftshowhotels.com

SEATTLE GIFT SHOW

August 18–21

Washington State Convention & Trade Center

800 Convention Place

Seattle, WA 98109

(415) 346-0168

www.seattlegift.com

Show Producers: Western Exhibitors and George Little Management

Show Hours: August 18–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. August 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel, (800) 821-0339 or (805) 496-1251, www.gtameetings.com

Special Events:

• Buyer and exhibitor reception. Saturday, August 18. 6–7:30 p.m.

• Wine Tasting Benefit for Gift for Life. Sunday, August 19, 6:30–8 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel. No charge.

Unless otherwise noted, seminars are $15 in advance, $20 on site. For reservations, contact (415) 346-6666.

Friday, August 17

• Increase Profitability With In Depth Store Focus: Six Ways To Evaluate Your Store's Physical And Business Practices. 9 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. $79; $59 additional from same store.

Saturday, August 18

• Stand Out! Five Ways to Position And Grow Your Store With Powerful Brand Identity. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Larry Mersereau.

• Harnessing The Power Of Signage: Seven Ways To Inform, Sell, Educate, Entertain And Work Your Customers' Emotions With Signs. 2:30 –4 p.m. Speaker: Rick Segel.

Sunday, August 19

• Color, Material And Fixture Trends: Five Cost Effective Ways To Revitalize Your Store. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Linda Cahan.

• The Art of Retailing: Five Proven Merchandising and Visual Display Ideas That Work. 2:30–4:30 p.m. Speaker: Lisa Duncan.

Monday, August 20

• Mining For Gold in Your Web Traffic Reports. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Speaker: Philippa Gamse.

• Think Big for Your Small Business In The Fourth Quarter and Beyond! 2:30–4 p.m. Speaker: Lynn Switankowski.

Tuesday, August 21

• EBay and Beyond: Marketing Your Store on the Web. 8:30–9:30 a.m.

• Keeping Shop On eBay. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Both free, sponsored by eBay. Speaker: Mary Liz Curtin.

LOOK FOR:Consultations with the Experts are $95 for one 50-minute session. Call Stacey Heiss at (415) 447-3237 or Stacey@weshows.com for appointments

GIFT & HOME ACCESSORIES SHOW

August 15–21

Pacific Market Center

6100 Fourth Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98108

(800) 433-1014

www.pacificmarketcenter.com

Show Producer: Benaroya Co.

Show Hours: August 15–16 and 18–20, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; August 17 9 a.m.–8 p.m., August 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Group Travel Associates, (800) 821-0339 or (805) 496-1251, or www.gtameetings.com

Special Event

• Late Night Till 8. Friday, August 17.

• Summer Breeze Picnic Party. Monday, August 20. 6– 7:30 p.m